Public Sector Recruitment

Queensland's Leading Public Sector Recruiter

Osborne Richardson has been placing professionals across Queensland Government and local councils since 2013. We understand the unique requirements, processes and culture of public sector recruitment — and we deliver results.

Our Public Sector Track Record
300+
Councils & government
bodies served
13+
Years recruiting for
Queensland Government
8+
Specialist disciplines
across public sector
AU-Wide
Metro, regional &
remote placements
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Why Osborne Richardson

We Know Public Sector

Our consultants don't just recruit for the public sector — they understand it. With over 13 years of dedicated government and council recruitment, we bring insight that generalist agencies simply can't match.

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Deep Government Networks

We've built strong relationships across Queensland Government departments, local councils and government agencies over 13+ years.

Fast Deployment

We understand the urgency of council service delivery — our processes are built for speed without sacrificing quality.

Full Compliance

All our contractors are fully vetted, referenced and compliant — we manage all payroll, insurance and employment obligations on your behalf.

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Metro & Regional

We place professionals across metropolitan Brisbane and regional Queensland — including remote and hard-to-fill locations.

Our Track Record
300+
Councils & government bodies served
13+
Years in public sector recruitment
500+
EHOs placed across Australia
4.7/5
SEEK recruiter rating — 300+ reviews
OR Projects

EH Inspection Projects

Need to clear a backlog of food safety, domestic wastewater or routine inspections? Our OR Projects model provides experienced EHOs on a fixed per-inspection price — giving you full control, guaranteed outcomes and zero contracting burden.

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Fixed Per-Inspection Price

No surprises — a single fixed price per inspection regardless of complexity. Budget with certainty.

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Experienced EHOs Only

All our project EHOs are fully qualified and experienced — council-ready from day one.

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Dedicated Digital Portal

Track progress, view reports and manage your inspection project through our dedicated client portal.

Guaranteed Outcomes

We don't just provide bodies — we guarantee the inspections get done, on time and to standard.

Speak to a Specialist

Our Public Sector Consultants

Each of our consultants specialises in a specific public sector discipline — reach out directly to the person who knows your area best.

Owen Millar
Owen Millar
Head of Environmental Health
Environmental Health · Food Safety · EH Projects
✉ owen@osbornerichardson.com.au
Oliver Boult
Oliver Boult
Head of Technology Delivery
Technology · ICT · Digital Transformation
✉ oliver@osbornerichardson.com.au
Chris Sawyer
Chris Sawyer
Strategic Partnerships Manager
Public Sector · Technology · Partnerships
✉ chris@osbornerichardson.com.au
Brooke Eamer
Brooke Eamer
Senior Consultant
Finance · Procurement · Administration
✉ Brooke@osbornerichardson.com.au
Rebecca Cleary
Rebecca Cleary
Recruitment Consultant
Environment & Science · Compliance
✉ rebecca@osbornerichardson.com.au
Trusted By

Councils & Government Bodies We've Served

From major metropolitan councils to regional and remote government bodies — we have placed talent with over 300 organisations across Australia.

Brisbane City Council
Gold Coast City Council
Logan City Council
Sunshine Coast Council
Moreton Bay Council
Ipswich City Council
Toowoomba Regional
Cairns Regional
Townsville City Council
Mackay Regional
Redland City Council
Fraser Coast Regional
Bundaberg Regional
Rockhampton Regional
Gladstone Regional
QLD Dept of Health
QLD Dept of Housing
QLD Dept of Transport
Ergon Energy
300+ More

Ready to find your next public sector hire?

Our specialist consultants are ready to help — whether you need a contractor tomorrow or a permanent placement next month.